“At one stage during my teenage years, it was probably my number one sport.” Ahead of her fight against Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, Katie Taylor reflected on her footballing career. The 35-year-old won 11 caps for the Republic of Ireland between 2006 and 2009. Taylor also represented her country at […]

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“I just think it would be very disappointing if she never got the chance to go to Ireland and let her have that moment.” Eddie Hearn has said that a potential rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano could take place in Ireland. The pair are preparing to headline Madison Square Garden on Saturday night […]

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Michael Obafemi could be a Premier League player next season. Michael Obafemi is being linked with a move to the Premier League following his rich run of form for Swansea City in 2022. The Republic of Ireland international has 11 goals in the Championship so far this season, however, the Swans missed out on the […]

4 years ago

“I already played Hannibal at Liverpool.” Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick revealed three youngsters are set to be involved against Chelsea at Old Trafford on Thursday night. Paul Pogba, Harry Maguire, Fred, Jadon Sancho, Luke Shaw, and Edinson Cavani are all ruled out of the Blues clash, therefore, Man United’s youngsters are set to […]

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Brady is back with a bang. Robbie Brady played a key role in Bournemouth’s 3-3 draw against Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on Tuesday night, as they aim to seal automatic promotion back to the Premier League. The Dubliner was introduced as a substitute in the 65th minute with the Cherries 3-0 down and […]

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“It is one of the most ridiculous decisions ever.” Danny Cowley was shocked that Gavin Bazunu wasn’t included in the EFL League One Team of the Year following his monumental season for Portsmouth. The Republic of Ireland international has kept 16 clean sheets in 42 league appearances for Pompey, who sit in ninth place. Yet, […]

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“As a player, I always wanted to excite people and entertain them.” Robbie Keane explained on Monday Night Football the reason for doing his cartwheel celebration over the course of his career. The former Republic of Ireland captain revealed it was his signature celebration growing up playing football with his friends. Robbie Keane explains the […]

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“The Tyson Fury fight has to be part of the discussion.” Francis Ngannou has said that he will demand a potential fight against Tyson Fury be included in any new UFC contract he signs. The UFC heavyweight champion was ringside on Saturday night when The Gypsy King beat Dillian Whyte via TKO in the sixth […]

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“That very moment caused a negative reaction in the group.” Ralf Rangnick revealed the Atletico Madrid defeat ‘destroyed’ the Manchester United players following their 3-1 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday. Goals from Nuno Tavares, Bukayo Saka, and Granit Xhaka provided the Red Devils with their third defeat in the last four games. […]

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“It’s a completely different game when you get to Manchester City.” Paul Merson feared the signing of Erling Haaland may not live up to expectations due to who opposition teams set up against the Premier League champions. The Sky Sports pundit went on to compare the Norweigan striker with Romelu Lukaku, highlighting his goalscoring for […]

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“There’s no limit to where Andy can play.” Stephen Bradley was full of praise for Andy Lyons following his opening goal in Shamrock Rovers’ 3-1 win over Bohemians at Dalymount Park on Friday night. Former Bohs players Lyons and Danny Mandroiu scored for the Hoops whilst Max Murphy added to the Gypsies’ woes with an […]

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“Thank God these people don’t make decisions.” Jurgen Klopp never had any doubts over Thiago Alcantara’s suitability for his Liverpool team following initial criticism when he signed in 2020. Thiago won man-of-the-match following Liverpool’s emphatic 4-0 victory against Manchester United at Anfield on Wednesday night. Last season, former Reds midfielder Dietmar Hamann said Thiago ‘doesn’t […]

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“I think we’re all used to having two teams in the city.” Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insisted he would miss the Merseyside derby if Everton were relegated to the Championship next season. The stakes are high for both teams in the Premier League as the Reds chase Manchester City in the title race whilst the […]

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“It’s going to be a really sad moment.” Mohamed Salah admitted next season could be his last at Liverpool due to his deal expiring in 2023 and the lack of progression in contract negotiations. The Egyptian forward is the top scorer in the Premier League this season with 22 goals as Liverpool chase Manchester City’s […]

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Katie Taylor takes on Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, April 30. Katie Taylor (20-0-0 professional record) faces off against Amanda Serrano (42-1-1) at Madison Square Garden to contest the undisputed lightweight championship of the world on April 30th. Here’s everything you need to know about the fight including the fight time, TV […]

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“I think advantage Arsenal.” Paul Merson predicted who will finish fourth in the Premier League following Arsenal’s 4-2 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night. The former Arsenal midfielder sided with his old employers when he called who will get the last Champions League spot after their emphatic victory. Paul Merson reflects on […]

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“He’s so talented but he constantly demands the best out of himself.” Erik ten Hag’s 2017 comments about Cristiano Ronaldo have resurfaced following the Dutch coach’s appointment as the next Manchester United manager. On Thursday, Ajax coach Ten Hag was announced as the new Red Devils manager, and he will succeed interim boss Ralf Rangnick […]

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“Tallaght is our home, we love playing there.” Katie McCabe has said that the Republic of Ireland women’s team does not yet have the attendance figures to move their home matches from Tallaght Stadium to the Aviva Stadium. Following the recent excellent performances by the Irish team, which included a 1-1 draw away to Sweden, […]

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“There’s plenty of other stuff I need to do.” Tyson Fury spoke about his retirement plans ahead of fighting mandatory challenger Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night. The heavyweight champion insists he will retire after Saturday’s showdown with Whyte, who was a no-show at the open workouts due to a lingering compensation issue. […]

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Tyson Fury aims to defend his title against Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium. Tyson Fury (31-0-1 record) faces off against Dillian Whyte (28-2-0 record) for the WBC and Ring magazine heavyweight titles at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night. Here’s everything you need to know about the fight including the fight time, TV channel, and how […]

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“You can’t come to Anfield and be like that.” Paul Scholes was heavily critical of Manchester United’s performance in their 4-0 loss to Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday night. Luis Diaz, Sadio Mane, and a brace from Mohamed Salah rounded up the scoring as Jurgen Klopp’s side went top of the Premier League table. The […]

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“The doctor said he could recover without surgery.” Antonio Conte provided an update on Matt Doherty’s injury following his collision with Matty Cash against Aston Villa last Saturday at Villa Park. Following Spurs’ 4-0 victory, it was believed that Doherty’s season was over suggesting he was going to be out injured for 12 weeks. Antonio […]

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“He would say Santa Claus to beat Tyson Fury next Saturday night.” John Fury has called for David Haye not to commentate on Tyson Fury versus Dillian Whyte as the former heavyweight champion predicted ‘The Gypsy King’ to lose. Whyte (28-2-0 boxing record), a clear underdog for victory, has ‘all the attributes’ required to beat […]

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“I think Braga were impacted by that atmosphere tonight.” Ally McCoist commended the ‘achievement’ of Rangers reaching the semi-final of the Europa League following their 3-2 aggregate win against Braga at Ibrox. Goals from James Tavernier and Kemar Roofe on Thursday saw the Gers overturn their 1-0 first-leg deficit to reach the last four of […]

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“The Moyes-iah can do no wrong.” Joe Cole was full of praise for David Moyes following West Ham United’s 3-0 victory against Lyon at the Groupama Stadium on Thursday night. The 4-1 aggregate win puts the Hammers progressing to the semi-final of the Europa League, facing off against Eintracht Frankfurt on the 28th of April. […]

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“I’ve seen him in some matches when he knew he wasn’t right.” Stephen Kenny jumped to the defence of Seamus Coleman following Jamie Carragher’s remarks about the Everton defender being a part of a “Championship back four.” Carragher had questioned Coleman’s place in the Everton starting XI following the Toffees’ 5-0 thumping defeat away to […]

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“He grew up in Waterford.” Stephen Kenny revealed that CJ Hamilton has declared for the Republic of Ireland. The Blackpool winger qualifies for the national team through his Irish mother. The former Sheffield United youth player climbed the lower leagues of England with Gainsborough, Halifax, Gateshead, and Mansfield. The 27-year-old joined Blackpool in League One […]

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“I never trusted Arsenal really.” Gary Neville revealed he “never trusted Arsenal” to finish inside of the top-four four following their 2-1 defeat to Brighton at the Emirates on Saturday. Elsewhere, Tottenham Hotspur beat Aston Villa 4-0 at Villa Park to move three points ahead of Mikel Arteta’s side with an extra game played. Gary […]

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“You’ve got to get the culture at the football club right.” Rio Ferdinand slammed Manchester United’s recruitment and highlighted the only player since Alex Ferguson who has improved at Old Trafford. The former Man United defender suggested the culture at the club is not where it needs to be, including the coaching standards for developing […]

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“I won’t be playing a full schedule ever again, and so it’ll be just the big events.” Tiger Woods has pinpointed The Open Championship in July as the next major that he plans to play in. Woods made the comments after completing his final round at The Masters in Augusta National on Sunday. The 15-time […]

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“That’s it, everybody, Ian Garry just stole my title of king of cringe!” Henry Cejudo criticised Ian Garry’s post-fight interview following his unanimous victory over Darian Weeks in Jacksonville, Florida. Cejudo, the former Flyweight and Bantamweight UFC champion, previously labelled himself the ‘king of cringe’, but has now passed that unwelcome title to the Irish […]

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The Irish players showed their grit and determination over the weekend. It was an eventful weekend for Irish players as Seamus Coleman’s defensive resistance helped Everton’s survival hopes as they beat Manchester United. Across the leagues, Mark Travers, Danny McNamara, Troy Parrott, and Will Keane all contributed to helping their teams maintain a strong finish […]

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“They are a bit of a farce; you almost expect it from them.” Gary Neville was heavily critical of Manchester United’s players following the team’s 1-0 loss to relegation strugglers Everton on Saturday. The Red Devils’ defeat at Goodison Park leaves them in seventh place in the Premier League and six points behind Tottenham Hotspur […]

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“If everyone thinks that’s it, done and dusted, then I cannot help them.” Jurgen Klopp insisted that regardless of the result between Liverpool and Manchester City on Sunday, it will not decide the Premier League title race. Liverpool currently sit one point behind the champions in second place, a win at the Etihad Stadium would […]

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‘I didn’t think he’d done enough to be the manager of a team like Everton.’ Louis Saha pulled no punches when he reflected on the tenure of Frank Lampard as Everton boss following their 3-2 defeat to Burnley at Turf Moor. Wednesday night’s result left the Toffees one point above the relegation zone, with arguably […]

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‘I can already hear the dissent from Man United, Arsenal, and Chelsea fans.’ Jamie Carragher claimed that the standard of the Manchester City versus Liverpool rivalry is the greatest in the history of English football. The former Liverpool defender described the two teams as “the two best teams in the world” since they are both […]

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“People have no idea how hard it’s been.” Tiger Woods described being able to play at the Masters again felt like a victory after he suffered severe leg injuries in a car accident 14 months ago. The 15-time major winner hit an opening round of 71, to sit four shots off the clubhouse leader Im […]

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The 2022 Masters gets underway today as four Irish golfers ready themselves. The 86th edition of The Masters Tournament tees off today at the Augusta National in Georgia. Ireland have four representatives taking part in the first major of 2022. Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Padraig Harrington, and Seamus Power all tee off today and will […]

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“You spend £100 million on a player to make a difference in these games.” Jamie Carragher didn’t pull any punches when reflecting on Romelu Lukaku’s lack of game time in Chelsea’s 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid at Stanford Bridge. Carragher and fellow pundit Micah Richards disagreed about the Chelsea striker on CBS Sports’ Champions League […]

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“They might not be ready yet, it doesn’t mean that they won’t be ready in a year or two.” Ali Miller joined the House of Rugby panel to reflect on her career, where she detailed her rise from the development league to the international team. The 2013 Grand Slam winner highlighted the need for a […]

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It was an all-Irish affair amongst the MK Dons goalscorers. Troy Parrott continued his rich run of form by scoring for MK Dons in a 2-1 victory over Crewe Alexandra on Tuesday night. The Republic of Ireland striker netted a glorious chipped effort to open the scoring for the Dons. Parrott, 20, has brought his […]

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“We’ve played there, we’ve been there. We know how tough this period is.” Peter Schmeichel stunned Jamie Carragher with his Champions League final prediction on Tuesday evening. The former Manchester United goalkeeper, appearing on punditry duty for CBS, claimed that Liverpool and Manchester City will both miss out on the final as he believes it […]

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“I wasn’t in awe of the way he played.” Rory McIlroy gave an underwhelming account of playing with Dustin Johnson during his Masters win, ahead of the 2022 Masters commencing on Thursday. The four-time major winner detailed his preparation to reporters for this year’s tournament in Augusta, Georgia. McIlroy reminisced on the 2020 Masters with […]

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“11 is basically a new golf hole. 15 is a little bit different.” Rory McIlroy gave a detailed account on the “demanding” changes made to the course ahead of the 2022 Masters commencing on Thursday. The four-time major winner described his preparation to reporters for this year’s tournament in Augusta, Georgia. McIlroy couldn’t resist poking […]

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“If I stayed in Ireland, I’d be the guy.” Irish MMA star Ian Garry has discussed the rationale behind his move to Florida ahead of his bout against Darian Weeks at UFC 273 in Jacksonville, Florida, on Saturday night. He also spoke about the differences between his new gym and Conor McGregor’s SBG gym in […]

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Liverpool take on Benfica in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Benfica host Liverpool at the Estádio da Luz Stadium on Tuesday evening as Jurgen Klopp’s side strive to edge one step closer to completing the quadruple. Here’s everything you need to know about the Champions League quarter-final first leg, including kick-off time, team news, […]

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“Are you looking for a call-out here, or what?!” Wayne Rooney pulled no punches when he revealed who he thought was the best defender of the Premier League era to Jamie Carragher on Monday Night Football. The Derby County manager was naming his ‘Hall of Fame’ inductees when a conversation was struck about the best […]

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‘We went through how we could set up like Spurs.’ Benfica are preparing to knock Liverpool out of the Champions League quarter-finals three years after helping the Reds win the competition. The Portuguese giants sent their B team to Marbella to mimick Spurs in a behind closed doors friendly against Liverpool, as Jurgen Klopp’s side […]

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It was a great weekend for Irish players across the water. Following the Republic of Ireland’s friendly matches, the resumption of club action saw Chiedozie Ogbene score the winner at the Wembley Stadium to win the EFL Trophy. Elsewhere, Matt Doherty and Michael Obafemi got on the scoresheet as Cyrus Christie turned provider from defence. […]

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‘It has to be in the DNA of a player.’ Ralf Rangnick questioned the ‘DNA’ of his Manchester United players following their 1-1 draw against Leicester City on Saturday evening at Old Trafford. The interim boss is contracted to take up a consultancy role from the end of the season. He said it could take […]

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